Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

The Definitive Edition

By: Anne Frank

Narrated by: Selma Blair

Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

The definitive edition.

Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has since become a world classic - a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.

In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a 13-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the “Secret Annex” of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.

©2010 Random House

Critic reviews

"The new edition reveals a new depth to Anne's dreams, irritations, hardship, and passions....There may be no better way to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II than to reread

The Diary of a Young Girl, a testament to an indestructive nobility of spirit in the face of pure evil." (Chicago Tribune)

“The single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust...remains astonishing and excruciating.” (The New York Times Book Review)

Incredible account of a very difficult period

Simply superb! I am so glad we listened to this book. I was mesmerized by the ability of Anne M Frank to articulate her feelings and insights of what was going on around her and in the world.

Holocaust perspective from teen girl

A classic that should continue as required reading for our young people. Anne Frank had typical struggles within her German Jewish family that her diary conveyed so well. Her Holocaust experience should never be forgotten.

Profound Truths Spoken

Selma Blair delivers a powerful reading of Anne Frank's Diary. It is amazing that such a young person revealed so many truths that we still struggle with today. There are many life lessons here. Anne will always be alive in my heart and mind.

Loved it!

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This is my first time reading completely through an Anne Frank book.... It kept my attention!

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Any additional comments?

After reading this book I felt sadness for her, her family and friends. It helped me get a better understanding of who Anne Frank was and what she experienced. Her voice is so pleasant and fits Anne well.

Classic Heartbreaking story.

This is a classic inspiring story of a young woman wiser than her years. It is a story of hope amongst despair. I loved the narrator.

Great Book

the book was read wonderfully and takes you back in time. you'll want to hear it again

This should be required reading in school

I just turned 49 years old and had never read this book. My daughter is in 7th grade (12 yrs. old) and has a list of classic books that she can choose to read to fulfill her reading logs. Like me, she doesn't enjoy reading a lot of books, so I told her that whatever she chose, I would read as well. I thought that my involvement and commitment might help her, and at my age felt it's time to read some of the classics.

The thoughts and feelings of an young girl going through such unthinkable times was very sad, but very awakening. I am so happy that I chose to read this with my daughter and look forward to our next read.

The reason I feel this should be required reading is not just about the history of what happened in this time period, but to have children in today's world realize how good they have it. Anne's thoughts about life and emotions at her age are very relatable to pre-teen and young teenagers of today. Even though her circumstances were extreme, kids today can relate to her thoughts and feeling and apply them to any challenges they are facing. If Anne could push through, so can they.

I don't understand the negative comments on Selma Blair's narration. She was speaking in the tone of a young woman trying to figure out who she was in a very difficult time. I think she did a tremendous job. I also don't understand those that said it was too graphic for 12-15 year old kids. Kids know the basics of female/male anatomy at this age and it was nothing explicit. Just a quick description while she was talking with the boy she was with in hiding.

I hope this helps and you enjoy it as much as I did.

First time hearing about this book at age 39.

Great Narration by Selma Blair. I felt like I was listening to Anne herself. I recommend listening to the Diary. You feel like you are there.. just sad for the ending. We pretty much know how it ended.. glad that the Father survived and was able to finish the Diary for us. Anne was a beautiful young lady with a beautiful soul. She deserved better and so did Peter and Margo.

Wonderful

I loved this book . Beautiful by a normal and sweet girl Going through a difficult time in history and for every mother to read to understand the adolescent daughter.

Incredible story

What an unbelievable story about survival! We are so lucky to have this perspective of what it was like for them - even though in the end, we all wish the story had a different ending.

Selma Blair does a great job reading the book too!